The sh_tshow continues its daily run with so many steaming turds thrown our way. From illegal detentions of US citizens at the hands of masked tough guy thugs, to the invasion of our cities by federalized National Guards, to attacks on non-combatants in international waters, to directed gerrymandering, to so much more. Perhaps the saddest, most heartbreaking atrocity of all this past week was the horrible and disgusting demolition of the historic national landmark that was once the East Wing of the White House … the People’s House. The intention is to wear us down with so much each day that we collectively throw our hands up in the air and give up thinking there’s nothing we can do about it.
I’m here to tell you not to fall into that trap! The key is to do something … anything you can within your comfort zone, and if you want to push yourself, maybe go a bit outside that. Below are links to two great pieces I read, filled with ideas about what you can do to make a difference RIGHT NOW. But one of the most important things mentioned … and I’ve seen this said elsewhere … is not to give up what’s fun in your life … what makes you happy. That’s what they want you to do. Do that and they’ve broken you.
So take a look at these two excellent articles and keep making pictures that are meaningful to you. That’s fun! And if you can’t find the time to photograph as much as you’d like, then do some other things to keep your head in the game and continue to maintain a photographic life. Like going to exhibits, or buying a new monograph or biography of a photographer you admire.
Don’t disengage and don’t give up!
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/15-ways-you-can-fight-for-democracy/comments
Stay well,
Michael